Comparison

Plug vs The Flip App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plug

Manage all your cryptocurrencies and digital identity across multiple blockchains from a single mobile application. Buy, swap, stake, and browse decentralized applications securely with self-custodial control and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Multi-chain support (BTC, ETH, SOL, ICP)
  • In-app crypto buying with fiat
  • Cross-chain swapping and bridging
  • Integrated dApp browser
  • Full NFT support
  • Self-custodial security
  • AI wallet assistant
Features
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Plug Wallet: One Wallet, All Blockchains, Now in Your Pocket The easiest way to explore Web3 across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, ICP, and more, all from one mobile wallet. Powerful Multi-Chain Support - Native wallets for BTC, ETH, SOL, ICP, and Odin - Generate addresses and manage tokens in seconds - Swap across chains directly in-app - View and track all assets in your preferred currency Everything Built In - Buy crypto with fiat using 25+ providers via Onramper - Stake, swap, and bridge from your phone - Browse dApps in-app with the integrated wallet browser - Full NFT support across chains Stay Secure and in Control - Self-custodial: your keys, your crypto - Biometric authentication for extra protection - Easily save contacts across chains - Real-time transaction history and price tracking Smarter Wallet Experience - Chainfusion tech for seamless multi-chain functionality - Plug Intelligence: your AI wallet assistant - Auto top-up for canister cycles and DeFi hub features Download Plug Wallet and experience the future of crypto, one wallet, all blockchains.

About

The Flip App

Manage your money globally with this secure and simple app. Send, receive, and convert funds using phone numbers or wallet addresses, with stable dollar-based value options. Top up directly and convert back to local currency seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Send and receive funds globally
  • Use phone numbers or wallet addresses
  • Stable dollar-based value (USDT/USDM)
  • Top up directly in the app
  • Convert to local currency
  • Non-custodial wallet
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The Flip App – All your funds. One app Send, receive, swap, and manage your money globally, using just a phone number. Built for everyday use, non-custodial by design. Send funds in seconds Send using a phone number or a wallet address. The recipient doesn't need the app to get started — they'll get a text, download Flip, confirm, and their money's on its way. No wallet address required This is what makes Flip different. Send crypto to anyone with a phone number, whether or not they've used Flip before. Nine assets, one app Send and receive Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Dingocoin, Cardano (ADA), Polygon (POL), USDT, USDC, and USDM. Your digital dollars USDT, USDC, and USDM give you stable, dollar-based value. Simple and predictable, wherever you're sending. USDM on Cardano Send and receive USDM on the Cardano blockchain without holding ADA. Cardano-native, co-issued by Moneta and NBX. Built to make blockchain transactions seamless. Swap, right in the app Exchange between BTC, LTC, DOGE, USDT, and USDC without leaving Flip. Powered by InstaSwap, a third-party exchange. See the rate and fee before you confirm, every time. More pairs on the way. Top up directly in the app Buy funds through Banxa, our integrated partner, without leaving the app. Convert to local currency Move funds back to your bank account through Banxa, the same partner that powers top-ups. Flexible in, flexible out. You stay in control The Flip App is non-custodial by design. You control your private keys, your wallet, and your assets at all times. Flip – Powered by NBX Integrated with NBX, a regulated Norwegian exchange, unlocking new capabilities and future features. Coming soon We're building savings, a Visa card, and cash pickup at locations worldwide. Not live yet — but the foundation is here.

Screenshots

Plug4 screens
The Flip App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Flip App at 100% against Plug's 41%. The Flip App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Plug's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Flip App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plug has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Plug's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Flip App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plug ships an update every 8 days, The Flip App every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plug versus The Flip App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugThe Flip App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (36 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB75 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCrowd IC LtdFlip Company AS

Customer experience

Plug

All ratings36 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative56.4%

The Flip App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Plug

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 🐛 App keeps crashing on iPhone
  • 🐛 App keeps crashing
  • 🐛 Latest Update Broken
  • 🐛 App completely freezes
  • 🐛 Swap Feature Not Working
Show 6 more
  • 🐛 ICP tokens not appearing in balance
  • 🐛 Not syncing with browser extension
  • 🐛 App keeps bugging out when signing in
  • 🐛 Can’t use phase seed to recover account
  • 🐛 My Plug is not loading
  • 🐛 App crashes and allows bogus trades

Requested features

4 requests
  • 💡 Browser to connect to dapps
  • 💡 Easier way to use existing NNS account
  • 💡 Make it possible to connect to different ICP websites within the mobile app
  • 💡 Make transactions within the mobile app as if using a computer

The Flip App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plug

No in-app purchases

None

The Flip App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plug free?
Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Flip App free?
The Flip App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plug or The Flip App?
The Flip App is rated higher. Plug averages 3.3 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while The Flip App averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Plug or The Flip App have ads?
Neither Plug nor The Flip App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plug or The Flip App?
Plug ships an update every 8 days, and The Flip App every 9 days. Most recently, Plug was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Flip App on October 24, 2026.

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